VerifiedStat checkConfidence: low

TikTok is the most-selected platform for influencer marketing investment in 2026, chosen by 31% of marketers

Commonly cited as: "TikTok is the #1 influencer platform"

Verified Confidence: low

Primary source found; it says the same thing, the scope matches, and it is reasonably current.

Safe rephrasing

In Influencer Marketing Hub's 2026 survey, TikTok was the most-selected platform for influencer investment, included by 31% of respondents.

What the source says

In this year’s survey, 31% of respondents included TikTok in their influencer plans , making it the most frequently selected platform for investment intent.

Influencer Marketing Hub — Influencer Marketing Benchmark Report 2026

Commonly cited as
"TikTok is the #1 influencer platform"
True origin
Influencer Marketing Hub — Influencer Marketing Benchmark Report 2026
Type
Stat check: A widely repeated statistic traced back to its origin.
Year
2026
Data as of
Survey for 2026 planning
Last checked
Method & sample
Online survey of 600+ marketers and agency staff (Influencer Marketing Hub readers) for 2026 planning; percentages are among those who answered each question. Multi-select question.
Drift between quote and source
  • Investment intent, not spend share
  • 31% is a plurality, not a majority
Interest
The publisher sells influencer-marketing software and agency referrals.

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